Where and when is Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern is played on December 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 61% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 16Kick-off on December 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Heinz von Heiden-Arena, Hannover

Hannover 96

1. FC Kaiserslautern

The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 61%, against 21% for a draw and 18% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

A very open match: only 79 Elo points separate Hannover 96 (2,076) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,997).

Hannover 96 win61 %

Draw21 %

1. FC Kaiserslautern win18 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hannover 96 have 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats; 1. FC Kaiserslautern have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Hannover 96
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Hemelingen(away)	9-1	DFB Pokal
Aug 16, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg(home)	0-1	2. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026	Energie Cottbus(away)	1-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	PEC Zwolle(home)	3-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 7, 2026	Phönix Lübeck(home)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs

1. FC Kaiserslautern
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 21, 2026	Waldhof Mannheim(away)	1-0	DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026	Karlsruher SC(home)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	VfL Wolfsburg(away)	0-0	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	Metz(away)	3-1	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026	Sudtirol(away)	0-0	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Hannover 96 win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Jan 18, 2026	1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-1 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Aug 3, 2025	Hannover 96 1-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Feb 15, 2025	1. FC Kaiserslautern 0-0 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga
Sep 14, 2024	Hannover 96 3-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Mar 16, 2024	Hannover 96 1-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern	2. Bundesliga
Oct 6, 2023	1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-1 Hannover 96	2. Bundesliga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Kaiserslautern vs Hannover 96 on Jan 18, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Hannover 96 score 2.7 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Hannover 96	2.7	1.1	5	9/15	8/15
1. FC Kaiserslautern	1.1	1.1	8	3/15	6/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Hannover 96 sit 17th in 2. Bundesliga (0 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern sit 14th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
14	1. FC Kaiserslautern	2	0	2	0	0	0	2
17	Hannover 96	2	0	0	2	1	4	0

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?: The Footlab model makes Hannover 96 the favourite at 61%, against 21% for a draw and 18% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Where and when is Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?: Hannover 96 vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern is played on December 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Heinz von Heiden-Arena, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 61% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.